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Definition of "smallholding" [smallholding]

  • A piece of land, smaller than a farm, used for the cultivation of vegetables or the breeding of animals (noun)
  • A small plantation or land with a small number of slaves (generally 19 or less). Contrasted with middling plantation (20-49 slaves) and large plantation (50+ and owned by planters). (noun)

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Use "smallholding" in a sentence
  • "- 1410 Alfred Maritz (31) shot passed in smallholding conflict by three men, Erasmia, GT"
  • "- 1410 Alfred Maritz (31) shot passed in smallholding conflict by 3 men, Erasmia, GT"
  • "- 1410 Alfred Maritz (31) shot upheld in smallholding dispute by 3 men, Erasmia, GT"